In a similar vein to the question posted earlier today, I wanted to know what book reco would you see as a huge green flag when dating, and why?

My answer: Lonesome Dove

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Why: It delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships. If they like the book it tells me they have an understanding of the nuanced dynamics that make human connections meaningful.

    • ghostconvos@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Any le Guin would get me interested in a first date. I’d also be happy to have a polite but heated debate about why I prefer The Word for World is Forest

      • Graxxon@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Word for World is Forest is simultaneously a scathing critique of the Vietnam war and a commentary on the westward expansion and the brutalities inflicted upon that Native American peoples living in North America.

        It’s also better paced and a faster read. Love that book so much.

      • kemellin@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Regardless of which is better, The Word for World is Forest is underrated (or rather…needs more exposure relative to her other works?). Powerful story

    • kdubstep@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I have a slew of tattered Ursala novels that were my moms and which at some point many years ago I’ve read but I’ve not recalled so reminds me to dig th out and read again